Category Archives: Are You Struggling Financially?

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33

Pray:‘Heavenly Father, Your Word says, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” You are well able to take care of my financial situation; You know what needs to be done. Direct my steps (Proverbs 3:5-6). Help me to remember that Your resources are meant to flow freely from the place of abundance to the place of need (2 Corinthians 8:14). I believe You have a financial plan for my life, and when fear of the future threatens to overwhelm me, I will hope continually and praise You more and more (Psalms 71:14). As You walk with me through this crisis and I stay focused on You, You promised to keep me in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3). Forgive me for worrying. I cast all my cares on You right now (1 Peter 5:7)…I don’t have to bear these burdens on my own…I lay them down and receive Your divine rest (Matthew 11:28). You promised to supply all my needs (Philippians 4:19); that it’s Your good pleasure to give me the [blessings and benefits of Your] kingdom (Luke 12:32). You told me not to worry about anything and instead make my requests known to You with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7). I know You’ll take care of tomorrow because You’re Jehovah-Jireh, my provider (Matthew 6:34). You know what I need and when I need it…You’re the God of more than enough (Ephesians 3:20). Thank You for meeting my every need, and for the sense of peace and security You’re imparting to me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.’

For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Matthew 6:32

Donna Savage writes: ‘In my husband’s first years as a pastor our mortgage payment gobbled up half his income…I learned to replace panic with peace by praying for: Clarity. Money is linked to our self-esteem. It can trigger feelings of shame, fear, pride, and anger. But“understanding [God’s] Word brings light to the minds of ordinary people” (Psalms 119:130). Creativity. If you want more money, you must earn more or spend less. We serve a creative God, and He rewards those who“…diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). Ask Him to show you how to increase your income. Connections. Kids are familiar with connect-the-dot puzzles, where you join a random collection of dots to produce an image you’d otherwise miss. It’s all about the right connections, and God can send the right people into your life with answers to your money problems. Contentment. Just like earthquakes expose structural weaknesses in buildings, financial pressure exposes our spiritual weakness. Paul said,“I have learned the secret of being content” (Philippians 4:12). Key phrase: I have learned. Hardship enrolls us all in a basic contentment course, but we don’t all get the same homework. Some of us learn through financial hardship and proving God’s faithfulness for ourselves.’ Savage continues: ‘I’ve given God an “I can’t do this” ultimatum more than once… I’ve also celebrated the adventure of moment-by-moment dependence on His resources. I’ve proved God’s faithfulness in my prayers and in my pantry, and it’s never limited by my bank balance.’

Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for providing all that I need. Help me see that provision in all areas of my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen